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Protesters in Togo call for return to previous constitution

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:09:17 +0200

Protesters in Togo call for return to previous constitution

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Vogan, southern Togo, at the call of opposition parties and civil society groups to protest against the Constitution adopted in 2024, which enabled President Faure Gnassingbé to further consolidate his hold on power.

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Lomé summer camp teaches Togo's children to code and build robots

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:16:36 +0200

Lomé summer camp teaches Togo's children to code and build robots

Its summer camp immerses children in the world of technology, including building a robot, learning to code, and getting to grips with artificial intelligence.

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Togo reforms unconstitutional, rules ECOWAS court

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:12 +0200

Togo reforms unconstitutional, rules ECOWAS court

Togo’s constitutional reform establishing a parliamentary system was unconstitutional, according to the ECOWAS Court of Justice.

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Togo opens borders to African travelers visa-free

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:20:12 +0200

Togo opens borders to African travelers visa-free

Togo has announced a major shift in its travel policy, granting visa-free entry to all African nationals in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and cross-border movement across the continent.

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New opposition coalition rallies in Togo

Sun, 10 May 2026 22:35:05 +0200

New opposition coalition rallies in Togo

A new coalition of major Togolese opposition parties and civil society groups held their first meeting Saturday, to relaunch protests against constitutional changes they say allow Faure Gnassingbe to consolidate power

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Togo wants to act as 'bridge' between Sahel and international community

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:50:08 +0200

Togo wants to act as 'bridge' between Sahel and international community

Togo presented its new geopolitical and security strategy for the Sahel during a high-level meeting in Lomé on Saturday.

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Togo to ask UN members to adopt world maps that show true size of Africa

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:08 +0200

Togo to ask UN members to adopt world maps that show true size of Africa

Togo has launched a campaign to adopt a world map that better represents the true size of Africa. Now Togo will ask UN member states to commit to ditching European centred maps in favour of more accurate representations.

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Voter turnout in Togo's municipal elections overall low

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:50:07 +0200

Voter turnout in Togo's municipal elections overall low

Togo's citizens headed to polling stations on Thursday to elect 1527 municipal representatives. But following recent protests against long-time president Faure Gnassingbé that faced heavy repression, many stayed at home out of fear or political apathy.

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Togo: Campaigns begin for upcoming legislative and regional elections

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:14:46 +0200

Togo's Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé, attempted to appease the population by delaying the promulgation of the text and requesting a second reading in the National Assembly.

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Togo's opposition rejects constitutional reform, calls for protests

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:53:55 +0200

Activists and opposition leaders in Togo called on Wednesday (Mar. 27) for protests to stop the country's president from signing off on a new constitution that would scrap future presidential elections and, some fear, pave the way for Faure Gnassingbé to extend his rule.

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The app making 'Made in Togo' local products more accessible

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:10:02 +0200

"The application has allowed me to have an easy access thanks to the sales points. Currently, there is even a way to find a point of sale that is very close to us". Kpatcha AKABA, a DuSa app user

2023/02/06/the-app-making-made-in-togo-local-products-more-accessible

Togo's gendarmes and police officers exercise simulating a jihadist attack

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:34 +0200

Togo organizes a military simulation of a jihadist attack in the capital Lomé-- the first since November 2021, in response to the growing threats in the northern region of the country. Two French GIGN instructors, oversaw the exercice.

2022/10/21/togos-gendarmes-and-police-officers-exercise-simulating-a-jihadist-attack

Togo: Parliament extends state of emergency in north for six months

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:29:12 +0200

"Faced with attacks against our peaceful people, our objective (...) is to give the defense and security forces the necessary means to stop the threat," said the President of the National Assembly, Yawa Djigbodi Tsegan.

2022/09/07/togo-parliament-extends-state-of-emergency-in-north-for-six-months

Togo announces release of three Ivorian soldiers detained in Mali

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:29:11 +0200

The three female soldiers are part of a group of 50 soldiers detained in Bamako since July 10th

2022/09/04/togo-announces-release-of-three-ivorian-soldiers-detained-in-mali

Togo battles to save its forests

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 04:33:27 +0200

Every year Togo loses around five million trees; 90% of households rely on firewood for cooking

2022/08/04/togo-battles-to-save-its-forests

Togolese and Gabonese react to Commonwealth admission

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:19:16 +0200

Togo and Gabon are the newest members of the Commonwealth. The association brings together states ranging from India to tiny Tuvalu. In Lomé and Libreville, residents react to joining a block gathering 2.5 billion people in which nations cooperate on trade, health issues or education.

2022/06/25/togolese-and-gabonese-react-to-commonwealth-admission

Togo's government alleges 15 assailants killed during last week's attack

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:13:13 +0200

Around 15 assailants were killed during a "terrorist" attack last week in the north of Togo that also left eight soldiers dead, a minister said Wednesday.

2022/05/19/togo-s-government-alleges-15-assailants-killed-during-last-week-s-attack

Togo food festival seeks to 'deconstruct' African cuisine

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:30:46 +0200

The event aims to promote the African culinary heritage, diversity and richness of local products, according to organizers

2022/05/16/togo-food-festival-seeks-to-deconstruct-african-cuisine

Togolese soldiers killed in attack on army post

Thu, 12 May 2022 19:59:21 +0200

At least eight Togolese soldiers were killed and thirteen wounded on Tuesday night in an attack in the north of the country. In a statement on state television, Lome called the incident a terror attack

2022/05/12/togolese-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-army-post

Togolese President agrees to Mali crisis mediation role

Thu, 05 May 2022 19:13:53 +0200

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé welcomed Wednesday Mali’s request of mediation. Abdoulaye Diop, Mali’s Foreign minister, conveyed President Colonel Assimi Goïta's request during a two-day visit to Lomé.

2022/05/05/togolese-president-agrees-to-mali-crisis-mediation-role